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Forever Marilyn

Palm Springs, California
Forever Marilyn in Palm Springs, California
Photo: Sergiy Galyonkin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size26 ft
Built2011
TypeGiant people

A 26-foot statue of Marilyn Monroe with her white dress blowing up, made in 2011 by sculptor Seward Johnson. After years beside the art museum, it was moved to the city's Downtown Park in February 2025 to settle a lawsuit.

Where is Forever Marilyn?

Forever Marilyn is in Palm Springs, California. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Forever Marilyn?

Forever Marilyn is in Palm Springs, California. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Forever Marilyn?

26 ft.

When was Forever Marilyn built?

Forever Marilyn dates from 2011.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Forever Marilyn?

The closest on our map are Cabazon Dinosaurs in Cabazon (about 14 miles away as the crow flies), Borrego Springs Serpent (Galleta Meadows) in Borrego Springs (about 42 miles away as the crow flies), The Donut Hole in La Puente (about 82 miles away as the crow flies).

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